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Sheffield Hallam University

(4.2)
110 reviews
Guardian University Guide 2025 ranking
75
63
84

Overview

University information
Level of study
Undergraduate 69%Postgraduate 31%
Mode of study
Full-time 79%Part-time 21%
Gender ratio
Female 54%Male 46%Other 0%
Where students come from
International 3%UK 97%
Number of students
34,545
Source: HESA
About Sheffield Hallam University

UCAS Code: S21

Sheffield has all the excitement of a major city but the friendliness of a small town. The university and students' union work together to enhance the student experience; your employability is at the top of our agenda. We have lots of societies, sports clubs and volunteering opportunities, plus the largest number of students in Britain on courses with a year's paid work placement.

Source: Sheffield Hallam University
Tuition Fees
    First year tuition fees for UK students are £9,535 for all courses.
    International students pay between £17,155 and £19,155 in the first year, with most courses having a fee of £17,155.
Job prospects

Undergraduate

£22.3k

Average graduate salary

91%

Graduates in work or further study

Postgraduate

91%

Graduates in work or further study

Average graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates

Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates

Open Day

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Before you do, it's a good idea to go to an open day. You can have a good look around campus, getting a better idea of what it's like to study there. You'll meet current students and staff and get the chance to ask them questions.

Universities will list upcoming open days on their websites. Most will also have virtual open days; these are a great alternative if you really can't get there in person. For tips on preparing for open days, check the advice section here on The Uni Guide.

Courses

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Here are this uni's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points

128-136 UCAS points

Physics

MPhys 5 Years sandwich 2025

Main Site

128-136 UCAS points

Mathematics

MMath 5 Years sandwich 2025

Main Site

128-136 UCAS points

Mathematics

MMath 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

128 UCAS points

Architecture

BArch 3 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

128-136 UCAS points

Physics

MPhys 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

128 UCAS points

Midwifery

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

128-136 UCAS points

Automotive Engineering

MEng 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

128-136 UCAS points

Mechanical Engineering

MEng 5 Years sandwich 2025

Main Site

128-136 UCAS points

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

MEng 5 Years sandwich 2025

Main Site

128-136 UCAS points

Chemical Engineering

MEng 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

128-136 UCAS points

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

MEng 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

128-136 UCAS points

Chemical Engineering

MEng 5 Years sandwich 2025

Main Site

128 UCAS points

Paramedic Science

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

128 UCAS points

Physiotherapy

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

128-136 UCAS points

Mechanical Engineering

MEng 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

128-136 UCAS points

Aerospace Engineering

MEng 5 Years sandwich 2025

Main Site

128 UCAS points

Diagnostic Radiography

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

128-136 UCAS points

Automotive Engineering

MEng 5 Years sandwich 2025

Main Site

128-136 UCAS points

Aerospace Engineering

MEng 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

120-128 UCAS points

Early Years and Primary Education (3-7) with QTS

BA (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2025

Main Site

Reviews & discussions

(4.2)
Based on 110 reviews
5 star
45%
4 star
36%
3 star
11%
2 star
7%
1 star
1%
All reviews

Showing 21 reviews

1st year student

I find our course leaders to be very helpful and friendly, my lectures are frequent so I feel like I am engaging a good amount in my course. The seminars are also the same. I find my classmates to be friendly and helpful too.

(4)

1 year ago

5th or higher year student

Based on the timetable, course structure, module content, quality of teaching/feedback, and quality of lectures/seminars, I would rate my course as **4 stars**. The timetable was well-organized, allowing for a balanced workload, and the course structure effectively covered relevant topics. Module co...

(4)

1 year ago

1st year student

my course overall is like a rollercoaster sometimes the class is able to understand the work and sometimes we can’t due to the lack of information given. the timetables are on and off but when a lesson is cancelled .. it is never communicated so students go to class thinking it’s on when it’s not wh...

(2)

1 year ago

1st year student

Absolutely love the course, no two days are the same, there are practical days where we are hands on, learning about airway management, patient parameters, patient positioning when in theatres, we learn all about surgical tools, hand hygiene, scrubbing for surgery and how to prep for theatre's. In t...

(5)

2 years ago

1st year student

I have really enjoyed the course so far, seminars and practicals are always fun and helpful, being able to practice techniques on other classmates is useful. Feel like in some ways they could be a bit clearer about exam content but overall very helpful and eager to help.

(4)

2 years ago

1st year student

it suits my needs

(4)

2 years ago

Undergraduate students were asked to rate their universities on each of the following attributes. You can see their ratings here, along with whether these ratings are high, medium or low in comparison to other universities.

79%

Nightlife

high

55%

Political

med

61%

Creative

med

76%

Sporty

high

68%

Student Union

med

Source: University Student Reviews and Survey

National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

84%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

91%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

80%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

78%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

82%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

83%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

84%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

81%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

76%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

82%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

82%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

75%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

87%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

75%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

80%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

85%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

72%

med

How well organised is your course?

68%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

84%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

91%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

86%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

60%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

82%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

76%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

67%

low

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

87%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

77%

med

My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.

75%

med

I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.

75%

low

I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.

79%

low

I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).

54%

low

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

72%

low

My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.

77%

med

Discussions

Discover real stories and insights from current students and alumni in our university forums on The Student Room.

Chat with the university

Welcome from the team: Aye Up! We’re Luke (he/him),Phoebe (she/her) and Yemi (she/her) - official TSR representatives for Sheffield Hallam University. We’re here to help with any questions you might have about Sheffield Hallam and student life in the city of Sheffield.

About Phoebe: 'I graduated with a BA(Honours) in Physical Education and School Sport and then graduated with a Masters in Events Management in 2021. I stayed in Sheffield to work as a Marketing Officer at Hallam and love it here.

'I enjoy living in the centre to go shopping, go out for breakfast at nice cafes. I'm also right next to a few different parks which I walk round most mornings and a short drive away from the Peak District which I also regularly visit. In the evenings I enjoy going out often to various bars, restaurants and clubs, there is a lot to choose from! There is always something new to discover in Sheffield and I’d be happy to help you with questions about what our city has to offer, as well as all the exciting facilities you’ll find at Sheffield Hallam.'

About Yemi: 'I moved to Sheffield in 2019 and started my masters in Digital Media Management at Sheffield Hallam University in 2020. Upon completing my studies, I secured the opportunity to join the university’s marketing team as a Graduate Intern.

'I love the vibrant city life on offer in Sheffield, the people are welcoming and the city in general feels like home for me. Many people move to Sheffield for their studies and tend to remain after their studies; this is what the city does to you.

'I've had the best experience studying at Sheffield Hallam University as an international student with all the various support available across the university. I like the work-life balance that is available at Hallam and in Sheffield as a city. There’s always something to look out for and something to help you unwind from your studies.'

About Luke: 'I moved to Sheffield in 2014 and graduated in 2018 with a BA (Hons) in Public Relations and Media, during my time at Hallam, I played an active role in student politics (both locally and nationally) and spent two terms as LGBT+ Students’ Representative.

+'As a ‘country boy’ living in the city, I love how Sheffield is ‘The Outdoor City’ and I regularly spend my weekends jumping between the city’s two sides, from feeding (and being climbed on by) the squirrels in the Botanical Gardens to eating and drinking my way through the city’s rich food and drink scene. Sheffield is the city that has it all, and I am on hand to answer any questions you have about the city, life at Hallam and what support is available for students (especially LGBTQ+ students).'

We look forward to answering your questions! Luke, Phoebe and Yemi :)

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